Newt's World
Join former House Speaker, professor, historian, and futurist Newt Gingrich as he shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds in a new series that covers all aspects of our society. From history to health, national security to science, Newt offers stories, conversations, and context to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. This podcast isn’t about politics; it’s about exploring the past, present, and future to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going. Welcome to Newt’s World, a podcast for independent thinkers.
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Episode 28: DNA and Your Personalized Health Care
Genetic testing has become a multi-billion dollar direct-to-consumer business. But how reliable are these DNA tests? And what can they really tell us about our health?
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Episode 27: Spies Like Us - Rollie Flynn
All about the men and women who serve our nation in the intelligence service. On this episode, Rollie Flynn, a 30-year veteran of the CIA is featured.
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Episode 26: The Immortals - Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, preserved the union and abolished slavery. As the 16th President of the United States, he served from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Part of the Immortals leadership series.
47 min
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Episode 25: Daniel Silva and Russia’s Secret War
Daniel Silva, #1 New York Times best-selling author, joins Newt for a discussion about his latest novel, The New Girl, and the geo-political issues that inspired it.
30 min
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Episode 24: Buzz Aldrin on the Moon 50 Years Later
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. On the 50th anniversary, Newt talks with Buzz Aldrin about his life and legacy.
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Episode 23: Secret Israeli Missions
On September 6, 2007 just after midnight, a Syrian nuclear reactor site was destroyed by a top secret Israeli air strike. Newt’s guest is Yaakov Katz, author of Shadow Strike and current Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post.
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Episode 22: Spies Like Us - Charlie Allen
All about the men and women who serve our nation in the intelligence service. On this episode, Charlie Allen, a career CIA veteran who hunted Osama bin Laden is featured.
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Episode 21: Communist China vs. Hong Kong
One of the most important struggles on the planet is taking place right now between the people of Hong Kong and Communist China. Newt discusses the implications of this major turning point in China and across the world.
32 min
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Episode 20: Founding Fathers
For Father's Day, we're celebrating the Founding Fathers and the birth of our nation. Newt's guest is American historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Joseph J. Ellis.
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Episode 19: Pope John Paul II, President Reagan...
In June 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Poland for 9 days. His influential visit to his homeland began the Solidarity movement. Together with President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the three would work to end communism. This is the 40th Anniversary.
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Episode 18: D-Day and the FDR Prayer
June 6, 2019 is the 75th Anniversary of the World War II, D-Day invasion. Newt revisits D-Day through historical audio and President Roosevelt’s prayer to the nation.
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Episode 17: Bravery Beyond All - Medal of Honor
For Memorial Day, we honor those who served, fought and died for our country and are recipients of the highest U.S. military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Episode 16: China – How We Got It Wrong
China is on a mission to expand its global power in the 21st century. Newt and guest Dr. Jonathan Ward discuss the challenges the United States is facing.
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Episode 15: Founding Mothers
For Mother's Day, we're celebrating the Founding Mothers -- the wives, daughters and sisters who raised our nation. Newt's guest is veteran journalist and author, Cokie Roberts.
45 min
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Episode 14: The War at Home
In 2017, 47,000 Americans died of an opioid overdose, including active duty and veterans of the military. Based on Newt's new book “Collusion", this episode looks at pain management and what can be done to better manage addiction.
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Episode 13: Russia - Death by Poison
Russia is one of the only countries in the world that assassinates their opponents by poison. Newt and guests explore some of the most nefarious and ruthless Russian murder plots.
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Episode 12: Notre-Dame de Paris
Ken Follett, author of The Pillars of the Earth, joins Newt for a discussion about the history of Notre-Dame de Paris and France's plans to rebuild after the devastating fire on April 15.
43 min
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Episode 11: Cookies With The Pope - Joan Lewis
Journalist Joan Lewis has spent 40 years living and working in Rome. She recounts her life and times working for the Vatican and four Popes.
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Episode 10: Ripped Off: Hidden Taxes, Higher Pr...
Just in time for Tax Day, we reveal the hidden taxes in your daily life and some of the more outrageous taxes that will shock you.
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Episode 9: The Immortals: Benjamin Franklin
Printer, Philosopher, Scientist, Writer, Politician, Inventor, Postmaster, Soldier, Diplomat, American.This is Ben Franklin.Part of the Immortals Leadership series.
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Episode 8: How It Happened - Two Koreas
The history of the U.S. and Korea. How did we get here? The story behind the politics of the moment.
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Episode 7: 5G - The 4th Industrial Revolution -...
In the global race to develop and deploy 5G what are the national security implications that loom over us if the United States doesn't act quickly?
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Episode 6: 5G - The 4th Industrial Revolution -...
What is 5G and how is it going to impact all of our lives?
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Episode 5: The Immortals - Julius Caesar
Roman politician, military general and historian who was at the helm of the rise of the Roman Empire and the demise of the Roman Republic. What can we learn from Caesar? Part of the Immortals leadership series.
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Episode 4: Addiction in America - A Conversati...
Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy shares his personal story of addiction, mental illness, and recovery and explores the impact of marijuana legalization in this powerful, candid conversation.
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